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Katie Harris

Lilly Global Day of Service This blog was written by Tessa Barnard, Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator at Easter Seals Crossroads. On Thursday, October 1 a group of seventeen Eli Lilly & Company employees came to Easterseals Crossroads and spent the afternoon cleaning, sanding and staining all of the outdoor furniture used in our Therapy and… Read more Lilly Global Day of Service

American Graduate Day 2015 is a national and local call-to-action telethon for communities to engage in stronger outcomes for students. On Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., WFYI will air the live telethon broadcast and other programs in partnership with WNET in New York. Scott Fogo, Vice President of Clinical Services at… Read more American Graduate Day

Support Independent Films and Easterseals Crossroads From October 16 – 25, the 24th Annual Heartland Film Festival will give access to more than 100 visiting independent filmmakers from around the world with over 130 movies that do more than just entertain. The Festival will showcase the very best in inspiring independent film from all over the… Read more Support Independent Films and Easterseals Crossroads

Today’s post was written by Sara Croft In 2014, the unemployment rate for individuals with a disability was 12.5%, more than double the 5.9% for those with no disability according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Why is this percentage exceedingly higher for individuals with a disability? According to authors Jenell L.S. Wittmer, an assistant… Read more 5 Myths about Hiring People with Disabilities

Today’s post was written by Sara Croft Volunteers are critical to our mission of serving children and adults with disabilities and their families. From events like Hallow’s Eve and The Glo Run to providing mock interviews or providing respite to parents and caregivers, volunteers allow us to advance the reach of our mission far beyond… Read more Looking Back – One Year of Volunteer Support

Today’s post was written by Sam Sanders Can you believe August is just around the corner and its already time for school supply shopping? For most families, this time of year creeps up way too quickly and we find ourselves unprepared for the school year. Shopping for school supplies is hard enough, but finding the… Read more 7 Apps for Students with a Learning Disability

Riding a bike is something many people take for granted. Some children learn this skill at a very young age while others may experience challenges. That’s why we offer iCan Bike in partnership with Rainbow’s End Optimist Club and Indy Parks. Since 2008, Easterseals Crossroads has provided iCan Bike to teach children and adults with… Read more RTV6 features iCan Bike

Today’s post was written by Sara Croft and features Advisory Board member Dean Weseli. Dean joined the board in August 2014 after spending many hours volunteering for Easterseals Crossroads in programs like CHEER, a respite program for adults with disabilities. Since then, Dean has helped us build new brand awareness and fundraising relationships with the… Read more Advisory Board Member Profile – Dean Weseli

Today’s post was written by Sam Sanders Finding the confidence to sign up for a 5K, half marathon, or full marathon is one thing a lot of people are still looking for, but this confidence is just one of the many beautiful characteristics Pamela possesses. Pamela has participated in all kinds of races such as… Read more Five Years in the Making

Today’s post was written by Sara Croft When a person comes to us for assistance finding a job, there are many areas where Easterseals Crossroads can help. From career assessment tests to resume writing and interview skills, our job coaches are preparing people every step of the way to meaningful employment. Certain jobs often require… Read more Worth New York Clothing Donation